Google publicized on Tuesday its next step to prevent any future data security threats into Google Accounts by auto-enrolling two-step verification (2SV) for 150 million users by the end of 2021, while enforcing two million YouTube creators to mirror its efforts. With the overtake of cyber breaches spreading across various platforms, companies, and governmental […]
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Famous cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase underwent a cyber threat, breaching 6,000 accounts by detouring around the platform’s security feature. Coinbase informed thousands of its users that the company detected a “third-party campaign to gain unauthorized access to the accounts of Coinbase customers and move customer funds off the Coinbase platform.” On Friday, Bleeping Computer sparked attention that […]
Decentralization of technology is the typical trend in the modern day. Cloud based communications, additive manufacturing, and data driven decision making are all good examples. When it comes to cybersecurity however, the opposite might be the better way to go. That is why every organization worth it’s salt ought to invest in an SOC, Security Operations Center, to safeguard its operations. […]
Microsoft’s accommodations to President Joe Biden’s executive order to hinder cyberattacks on the U.S. will support public and private sectors in establishing the right infrastructure for a bolstered up Zero Trust network security model. After a full year of ransomware and supply chain attacks, Microsoft is one of 18 cybersecurity firms selected to work in […]
T-Mobile launched on Sunday an investigation into an online forum post claiming to be trading a large volume of the operator’s sensitive data including Social Security numbers, names, addresses, and driver license information linked to 100 million users. The forum itself did not specifically mention the U.S. telecommunication operator, but according to a report by VICE’s […]
For 21 years, the software company Kaseya labored in relative obscurity — at least until cybercriminals exploited it in early July for a massive ransomware attack that snarled businesses around the world and escalated U.S.-Russia diplomatic tensions. But it turns out that the recent hack wasn’t the first major cybersecurity problem to hit the Miami-based […]
Microsoft confirmed on Monday the future purchase of San Francisco-based cybersecurity company RiskIQ to tighten up its security siege due to latest cybersecurity breaches, following the shift to remote working policies. This proceeds the tech giant’s extended efforts to secure its customers and employees data against the recent exposure to cyberthreats. The cybersecurity vendor will […]
Swiss-based insurance and mortgage comparison company Comparis.ch has fallen victim to ransomware attack on Wednesday and shut down its website on Thursday out of fear of customer data breach. Comparis.ch is a price and product comparison platforms in Switzerland, specializing in products of health insurers prices, insurance companies’ prices, alongside banks and telecom providers. On […]
Carnival Corp. said Thursday that a data breach in March might have exposed personal information about customers and employees on Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises. In a letter to customers, the company indicated that outsiders might have gained access to Social Security numbers, passport numbers, dates of birth, addresses and health […]
Security today announced the results of a global survey examining consumers’ digital behaviors during the pandemic, as well as their potential long-term impact on cybersecurity. With society becoming increasingly accustomed to digital-first interactions, the study found that preferences for convenience often outweighed security and privacy concerns among individuals surveyed – leading to poor choices around […]